Banger spot
47 Rankers Reviews
3 non-powered/tent sites
Adult |
$15/night |
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Child |
$7.50/night |
Infant |
FREE |
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This is a standard campsite in northern Fiordland. Camp beside the Eglinton River in a grassy area surrounded by small pockets of beech forest. Fly fish in the river.
62km along the Milford Road from Te Anau. A huge camping area with massive open grassy areas or private bit of beech forest to call your own for the night. The campsite is right next to the Eglinton River and there is a good swimming hole next to the little hill in the middle of the campsite. There are picnic tables, but fires are prohibited. Easy access for large vehicles, although there has been some issues with flooding which may restrict access to some sites and facilities.
Deer Flat Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 per night |
Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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Organisation |
DOC FiordlandCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau |
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Operating Season And Hours |
This campsite cannot be booked, sites are on a first come basis. |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? ![]() Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. Adult (18+ years): $13 per night, Child (5 - 17 years): $6.50 per night, Infant (0 - 4 years): free |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. Pay your fees at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden when present. Deposit the appropriate fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent. DOC rangers patrol camping areas. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? ![]() DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. ![]() |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. (20) |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Stream water. You may wish to boil before using |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Although there has been some issues with flooding which may restrict access to some sites and facilities. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? ![]() No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Although there has been some issues with flooding which may restrict access to some sites and facilities |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Except when a fire ban is in place |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only |
✓ Stunning mountain and valley views
✓ Clean and well-maintained toilets
✓ Good location between Te Anau and Milford Sound
✓ Quiet and peaceful atmosphere
✓ Plenty of spacious sites
𐄂 No showers or washbasins
𐄂 High cost for basic facilities
The spot is really beautiful and quiet.
Beautiful views!
Beautiful spot to camp by the river.
Gorgeous spot!
Unreal spot!
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7/10 | 4 |
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5.0/5
Beautiful campsite with mountain views and toilets in perfect condition.
Loads of Lupins as well. No washbasins or showers but everything you need in a SCV. One of my favorite campsites in NZ so far. Be careful when it rains, it gets muddy and one might get stuck.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.0/5
Great place with stunning view but poor facilities...
No shower except the river (without soap of course!), long drop toilets without water and soap.
Plenty spots, empty when we came.
Reviewed 5 months ago
4.0/5
The views from this site both during the day and at night are spectacular.
Surrounded by mountains in a wide open valley with a river running alongside. It does come at the inconvenience of long drop toilets and $15 per person is somewhat pricey as there is no water source other than the river. Bring something for the sandfly’s too. But I’d still 100% stay again because of the views of the stars at night
Reviewed 6 months ago
5.0/5
amazing camping, our favourite on the milford road.
clean and well maintained drop toilets. amazing views for a valley. stunning in the foggy mornings, with a sun on mountain peaks. 15 nzd pp
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Unreal spot!
About an hour from Milford Sound. We had a great spot tucked in the forest right beside a stream (drive in and take the road to the left - spot is on the first corner). A few sandflies but nothing out of control. The toilets absolutely reeked but better than nothing!
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.5/5
Beautiful spot to camp by the river.
Good half way point between Te Anau and Milford Sounds. Amazing views, clear water and a great swimming hole. Long drop toilets were clean. Only down side was the cost for very basic facilities but one of the kids fav spots on our trip. Forest area was fun to play in as was jumping in the river!
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.5/5
Lovely outlook and decent drop toilets.
Lots of sites to choose from if you have four-wheel drive. It was wet when we were there so some of the road was a bit boggy but no problem for 4WD. Choice of sites on flat near the river or under trees. Can get cold at night if camping and you can see the snow on the mountains even in mid Summer. Coffee cart around the corner at Mirror Lakes was a nice surprise.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
2.5/5
Beautiful and quiet spot with several no flush toilets, but we agree with the other reviews: 15 dollars per person is an unfair price.
There are no real facilities there to warrant charging that much. Most other campsites on this route are also provided by the DOC and costs the same, so unfortunately there is no other choice. However, if price isn’t an issue for you, this spot in very pretty and peaceful.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Beautiful setting by a river.
Lots of secluded spots to camp. Longdrop loos were ok. Basic but worth a trip
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful place with a sunning view.
But no flush toilets or a kitchen area. A bit too expensive and soooooo many sandlies!
But still quiet and calm.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
2.0/5
Gorgeous nature, but an absolute ripoff from DOC.
Barely one working dry toilet, and ~$35 for a 2 ppl campervan is what DOC asks. Shameful robbery, but still probably the nicest robbery around :(.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
2.5/5
The spot is really beautiful and quiet.
it's flat and there is enough spaces. But 15$ per person to have only toilet, it's too expensive :(
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.5/5
Nicely in between Te Anau and Milford Sound which is why we stayed here.
Lots of options along the road all seem very basic. Toilet was not very clean. Disappointing to be honest
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Gorgeous spot!
About 1 hour from Te Anau & 1:10 from Milford Sounds (in a campervan). Right on the right and under the mountains. Long drop in pretty good condition & well maintain.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
Amazing spot under the trees next to the river.
Came in Winter so not a soul around. Surrounded by mossy hills, trees, snow capped mountains and rushing river. Even found a geocache right near the site.
Pit toilets a little scary but useable.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.5/5
You're spoilt for choice along this road for DOC campsites, so after driving into a couple of potential sites, we settled on Deer Flat.
There's lots of good camp sites under the trees but we chose a spot out in the open next to the river.
The place was near deserted even though it was early January.
The sites are flat and the grass is short.
Views are awesome! We had a gentle breeze so sandflies weren't a problem
Toilets are long drop but were clean, didn't smell and had decent toilet paper.
Really really pleased with this site.
The bonus in the morning was the short drive to the Mirror Lakes where there was a coffee cart that had eftpos!
Reviewed over 3 years ago
3.5/5
Nice place for a stopover to Milford Sound.
Plenty of space and lovely view of the mountains
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2019
4.0/5
Beautiful views!
Great stop on way to Milford Sound. Only 1 hour drive away. Lots of space. Lovely river surrounded by mountain views. We camped in the trees for shade but river flats had best views. Drop toilets only okay
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2019
5.0/5
Beautiful campsite with mountain views and toilets in perfect condition.
Loads of Lupins as well. No washbasins or showers but everything you need in a SCV. One of my favorite campsites in NZ so far. Be careful when it rains, it gets muddy and one might get stuck.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.0/5
Great place with stunning view but poor facilities...
No shower except the river (without soap of course!), long drop toilets without water and soap.
Plenty spots, empty when we came.
Reviewed 5 months ago
4.0/5
The views from this site both during the day and at night are spectacular.
Surrounded by mountains in a wide open valley with a river running alongside. It does come at the inconvenience of long drop toilets and $15 per person is somewhat pricey as there is no water source other than the river. Bring something for the sandfly’s too. But I’d still 100% stay again because of the views of the stars at night
Reviewed 6 months ago
5.0/5
amazing camping, our favourite on the milford road.
clean and well maintained drop toilets. amazing views for a valley. stunning in the foggy mornings, with a sun on mountain peaks. 15 nzd pp
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Unreal spot!
About an hour from Milford Sound. We had a great spot tucked in the forest right beside a stream (drive in and take the road to the left - spot is on the first corner). A few sandflies but nothing out of control. The toilets absolutely reeked but better than nothing!
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.5/5
Beautiful spot to camp by the river.
Good half way point between Te Anau and Milford Sounds. Amazing views, clear water and a great swimming hole. Long drop toilets were clean. Only down side was the cost for very basic facilities but one of the kids fav spots on our trip. Forest area was fun to play in as was jumping in the river!
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.5/5
Lovely outlook and decent drop toilets.
Lots of sites to choose from if you have four-wheel drive. It was wet when we were there so some of the road was a bit boggy but no problem for 4WD. Choice of sites on flat near the river or under trees. Can get cold at night if camping and you can see the snow on the mountains even in mid Summer. Coffee cart around the corner at Mirror Lakes was a nice surprise.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
2.5/5
Beautiful and quiet spot with several no flush toilets, but we agree with the other reviews: 15 dollars per person is an unfair price.
There are no real facilities there to warrant charging that much. Most other campsites on this route are also provided by the DOC and costs the same, so unfortunately there is no other choice. However, if price isn’t an issue for you, this spot in very pretty and peaceful.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Beautiful setting by a river.
Lots of secluded spots to camp. Longdrop loos were ok. Basic but worth a trip
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful place with a sunning view.
But no flush toilets or a kitchen area. A bit too expensive and soooooo many sandlies!
But still quiet and calm.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
2.0/5
Gorgeous nature, but an absolute ripoff from DOC.
Barely one working dry toilet, and ~$35 for a 2 ppl campervan is what DOC asks. Shameful robbery, but still probably the nicest robbery around :(.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
2.5/5
The spot is really beautiful and quiet.
it's flat and there is enough spaces. But 15$ per person to have only toilet, it's too expensive :(
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.5/5
Nicely in between Te Anau and Milford Sound which is why we stayed here.
Lots of options along the road all seem very basic. Toilet was not very clean. Disappointing to be honest
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Gorgeous spot!
About 1 hour from Te Anau & 1:10 from Milford Sounds (in a campervan). Right on the right and under the mountains. Long drop in pretty good condition & well maintain.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
Amazing spot under the trees next to the river.
Came in Winter so not a soul around. Surrounded by mossy hills, trees, snow capped mountains and rushing river. Even found a geocache right near the site.
Pit toilets a little scary but useable.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.5/5
You're spoilt for choice along this road for DOC campsites, so after driving into a couple of potential sites, we settled on Deer Flat.
There's lots of good camp sites under the trees but we chose a spot out in the open next to the river.
The place was near deserted even though it was early January.
The sites are flat and the grass is short.
Views are awesome! We had a gentle breeze so sandflies weren't a problem
Toilets are long drop but were clean, didn't smell and had decent toilet paper.
Really really pleased with this site.
The bonus in the morning was the short drive to the Mirror Lakes where there was a coffee cart that had eftpos!
Reviewed over 3 years ago
3.5/5
Nice place for a stopover to Milford Sound.
Plenty of space and lovely view of the mountains
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2019
4.0/5
Beautiful views!
Great stop on way to Milford Sound. Only 1 hour drive away. Lots of space. Lovely river surrounded by mountain views. We camped in the trees for shade but river flats had best views. Drop toilets only okay
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2019
5.0/5
Very nice view at the surrounding mountains.
The sunset and the changing colours are great. All spots are flat and the river is a wonderful but refreshing bath.
Drop toilet was OK but the sandflies are terrible if the wind has gone.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2018
4.0/5
Pretty view of mountains and river very close, can't park alongside river though.
Quite busy with lots of spots. Drop toilets were adequate. Few sandflies around.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2017